Preparation For A Volcanic Eruption
Before A Volcanic Eruption:
- You should have a pair of goggles and a breathing mask for every family member.
- Stay away from active volcano sites!
- If you live near a volcano, whether its active or dormant, you should be ready to evacuate at a moments notice
During A Volcanic Eruption:
- Follow the evacuation order made by authorities and evacuate immediately from the volcano area so you can avoid debris, hot gases, lateral blasts, and lava flow.
- Be very aware of mudflows, they move faster than you can walk or run!
- Avoid river-valleys and low areas .
- If you are traveling to an area where there is a volcano, research and know the evacuation order.
- Remember to help your neighbors who might need assistance like, elderly people, babies, and the disabled.
Protection from falling ash
- Listen to a battery-powered radio or TV for emergency information.
- If you have respiratory problems avoid ash.
- Be sure to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
- Use a dust mask or a damp cloth to help when breathing in ash-laden air.
- Use goggles or glasses if you wear contacts.
- Avoid areas downwind from the volcano.
- Stay indoors until the ash has stopped or your roof is threatening to cave in or is caving in.
- Close doors, windows, and all ventilation in your house. That includes but is not limited to: chimney vents, furnaces, air conditioners, fans, and any other vents.
- Clear heavy ash from flat and low-pitched roofs and gutters.
- Avoid running car and truck engines, driving can stir up ash.
- Avoid driving in heavy ash fall, unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must drive, keep your speed down to 35 MPH or slower.
- You should have a pair of goggles and a breathing mask for every family member.
- Stay away from active volcano sites!
- If you live near a volcano, whether its active or dormant, you should be ready to evacuate at a moments notice
During A Volcanic Eruption:
- Follow the evacuation order made by authorities and evacuate immediately from the volcano area so you can avoid debris, hot gases, lateral blasts, and lava flow.
- Be very aware of mudflows, they move faster than you can walk or run!
- Avoid river-valleys and low areas .
- If you are traveling to an area where there is a volcano, research and know the evacuation order.
- Remember to help your neighbors who might need assistance like, elderly people, babies, and the disabled.
Protection from falling ash
- Listen to a battery-powered radio or TV for emergency information.
- If you have respiratory problems avoid ash.
- Be sure to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
- Use a dust mask or a damp cloth to help when breathing in ash-laden air.
- Use goggles or glasses if you wear contacts.
- Avoid areas downwind from the volcano.
- Stay indoors until the ash has stopped or your roof is threatening to cave in or is caving in.
- Close doors, windows, and all ventilation in your house. That includes but is not limited to: chimney vents, furnaces, air conditioners, fans, and any other vents.
- Clear heavy ash from flat and low-pitched roofs and gutters.
- Avoid running car and truck engines, driving can stir up ash.
- Avoid driving in heavy ash fall, unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must drive, keep your speed down to 35 MPH or slower.
